Download or read book Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment written by Nicola J. Petty and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, systematic guide to the examination and assessment of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. The new edition continues with Nicola Petty at the helm but she is now joined by a reputable team of specialized clinicians and academics who have contributed to individual chapters. Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment focuses on the development of technical and clinical reasoning skills involved in differential diagnosis of joint, nerve and muscle tissues. It is designed for physiotherapy/manual therapy students and their teachers but is also ideal for those in the first years of their practice as an educational support for patient care. Provides a logical approach to patient examination to enhance clinical reasoning Presents key concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of manual therapy Emphasizes a patient-centred approach Templated step-by-step sequence of illustrations and text creates an accessible tool for use in teaching and practice New 2-colour drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques

Download or read book Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment written by Nicola J. Petty and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Índice: 1. Introduction. 2. Subjectuive examination. 3. Physical examination. 4. Examination of the temporomandibular region. 5. Examination of the upper cervical spine. 6. Examination of the cervicothoracic spine. 7. Examination of the thoracic spine. 8. Examination of the shoulder region. 9. Examination of the elbow region. 10. Examination of the wrist and hand. 11. Examination of the lumbar spine. 12. Examination of th epelvis. 13. Examination of the hip region. 14. Examination of the knee region. 15. Examination of the foot and ankle. 16. Epilogue. Index.

Download or read book Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment E Book written by Nicola J. Petty and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, systematic guide to the examination and assessment of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. The new edition continues with Nicola Petty at the helm but she is now joined by a reputable team of specialized clinicians and academics who have contributed to individual chapters. Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment focuses on the development of technical and clinical reasoning skills involved in differential diagnosis of joint, nerve and muscle tissues. It is designed for physiotherapy/manual therapy students and their teachers but is also ideal for those in the first years of their practice as an educational support for patient care. Provides a logical approach to patient examination to enhance clinical reasoning Presents key concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of manual therapy Emphasizes a patient-centred approach Templated step-by-step sequence of illustrations and text creates an accessible tool for use in teaching and practice New 2-colour drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques

Download or read book Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management A Handbook for Therapists with PAGEBURST Access 2 written by Nicola J. Petty and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management / Nicola J. Petty. 2004.

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment E Book written by Nicola J. Petty and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fifth edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, systematic guide to the examination, assessment and clinical reasoning processes needed by clinicians when managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Nicola Petty is joined by Dionne Ryder in editing this new edition, which also sees an expanded number of specialist clinicians and academics contributing individual chapters. Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment provides an invaluable guide to the technical and clinical reasoning skills involved in the differential diagnosis of joint, nerve and muscle tissues within a psychosocial model of health and illness. Three initial chapters outline the subjective and physical examination as well as the clinical reasoning process. Subsequent chapters provide details of the examination for each region of the body. This edition is designed for physiotherapy and musculoskeletal therapy students as they get to grips with contemporary clinical practice. Provides a logical, clinically reasoned and evidence-enhanced approach to patient examination and assessment Emphasizes a patient-centred approach Presents key clinical concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of musculoskeletal therapy Many drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques while enhancing descriptions in the text Clinical examples bring to life the clinical reasoning process An emphasis on consideration of the patient’s perspective Reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity of the physical tests are highlighted Vascular considerations are included throughout the text References updated throughout

Download or read book Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment written by Nicola J. Petty and published by . This book was released on 1997-12-31 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical guide to the examination and assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system which aims to enable the therapist to identify a client's problem before deciding on a treatment. Because it focuses on these preliminary diagnostic processes it is a complementary text supporting books on the various treatment techniques themselves (such as the available books by Leon Chaitow, Gregory Grieve, etc). It brings together as one process the examination and assessment of all the structures involved: joint, nerve and muscle tissue, and is designed for use by anyone requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area - both student and clinician. It is highly illustrated with clear, step-by-step sequences of illustrations and text that are logical and easy to follow. The co-author Ann Moore is also co-author of The Clinical Educator - Role Development, and co-editor of the journal Manual Therapy. She is probably the best known person in the manual therapy field in the UK and beyond. Features: * Addresses a need common to all manual therapists * Complements 'technique manuals' by focusing on the preliminary diagnostic processes * Helps therapists ensure that the chose

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Download or read book Orthopedic Physical Assessment E Book written by Robert C. Manske and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 1609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated information in all chapters includes new special tests, as well as photos, line drawings, boxes, tables, and references. NEW! Head and Face chapter features updated information on concussion management. NEW! Enhanced Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging section added to applicable chapters, along with new photos and diagnostic images. NEW! Updated psychometric tables for special tests list reliability, sensitivity, specificity, and + and – likelihood ratios when available. NEW! More case studies present real-life scenarios to help you develop assessment and diagnostic skills using information from the chapter. NEW! Additional functional assessment forms (e-tools) have been incorporated. NEW! Video clips demonstrate special tests to give you a clearer understanding of how to perform musculoskeletal assessment. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Download or read book Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment written by Richard E. Baxter and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Providing a handy framework for conducting efficient and organized patient assessments, the second edition of this practical guide includes even more special tests, treatment options, and resources to help readers perform thorough and efficient musculoskeletal assessments of patients. Its small size and lay-flat spiral binding make it easy to refer to during actual patient treatment, and graduated tabs marking the location of each chapter and appendix make it convenient to find information quickly. Organized in an outline format, each of the 15 chapters includes an overview of subjective and objective examination topics for a specific body region or system, followed by a quick reference table of special tests and treatment options. A mini CD offers 35 video clips of common tests. A web launcher provides easy access to every special test discussed in the book. Chapters are written in an outline format so readers can quickly find the information they need. Examination outlines utilize the "subjective" and "objective" portions of the traditional SOAPG note format -making the guide accessible to any health professional who performs musculoskeletal assessment. Special tests and treatment options are presented in tables, providing succinct, up-to-date information on the most common tests and treatment options. The convenient pocket size and lay-flat, spiral binding provides increased portability and usefulness. The extensive appendices of assessment tools and resources provide additional options for patient assessment. A companion CD-ROM features video presentations of thirty-five special tests plus internet access to additional video presentations of tests discussed in the book. The addition of many new special tests include Scapular pinch, O'Brein's, Pain provocation, Anterior/Posterior load and shift, Biceps load, Posterior impingement sign, and Anterior slide tests; TFCC load, Piano key, and Watson/radial stress tests; Hop and fulcrum tests; and Swain test. New and updated treatment options include a description of neuromuscular training exercises for shoulder conditions, a new treatment for finger injuries, mobilization and manipulation treatment options for the thoracic and lumbar spine, Femoral shaft stress fracture and Osteitis pubis for the hip, and Perturbation training for ACL deficient knees. Expanded resources include the Glasgow coma scale, information on blister care, the McGill Pain Questionnaire, Physical Therapy Preferred Practice Patterns, the UCLA Shoulder Scale, Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, and the 2000 IKDC Subjective Knee Evaluation Form.

Download or read book Seidel s Physical Examination Handbook E Book written by Jane W. Ball and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Updated Content throughout the book reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to supply you with a best-practice approach to the physical exam. NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment chapter groups important foundational and frequently-used tasks together for easy reference. NEW! Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults chapter makes it easy to locate specific variations in assessment for older adults with special needs.

Download or read book Neuromusculoskeletal Clinical Tests E Book written by Richard Jasper Day and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL CLINICAL TESTS: A CLINICIAN'S GUIDE is an essential tool for both students and clinicians working in the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal field. Recalling, applying and interpreting correctly the vast range of clinical tests is a difficult task for even the most experienced clinician. This exceptionally practical book provides a suitable selection of clinical tests, which can be used in either the academic or clinical setting. Consistently structured for easy referral, the text covering each test contains 3 sections – introduction, procedure and findings with interpretations – all backed up by detailed images. This clearly illustrates both the theoretical and practical information for every clinical test included. Highly illustrated with clear step-by-step guidance Places each clinical test in context Sensitivity and specificity values of particular tests A guide to understanding sensitivity and specificity Spiral-binding allows for easy, lie-flat reference

Download or read book Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment written by Richard E. Baxter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket reference offers you instant access to the information you need to provide well-organized, efficient, and thorough neuromusculo-skeletal examinations. Inside, easy-to-access charts - organized by major body regions - present various special tests for each area; explain what each test is meant to detect; briefly describe how the test is performed; identify how to recognize a positive result; and indicate treatment options. You'll also find a reference table of indications and contraindications for physical agents and for normal ranges of motion; evaluation outlines for respiratory, cardiac, amputee, neurologic, and acute inpatient orthopedic evaluation; commonly encountered lab results; diagrams for sclerotomes and dermatomes; and much more.

Download or read book Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E Book written by Paul Hattam and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests. It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.

Download or read book Netter s Orthopaedic Clinical Examination E Book written by Joshua Cleland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a thorough, highly illustrated review of the musculoskeletal physical exam, this practical guide covers relevant anatomy, pathoanatomy, and special tests using the well-known art of Dr. Frank H. Netter as well as clinical photographs. Netter’s Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4th Edition, provides the information you need to assess the reliability and diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal physical exams and incorporate evidence into your clinical decision making. Summary tables and carefully selected references highlight best available evidence, providing a practical resource for the busy student and clinician. Provides up-to-date, actionable summaries of available evidence so you can quickly evaluate the effectiveness of clinical tests, review recent studies, and determine which test will best predict a specific diagnosis. Includes more than 25 videos showing movement for select tests, helping you get the most clinically significant information from the orthopaedic examination. Presents classic Netter artwork and anatomy/biomechanics tables that enhance your understanding of the orthopedic anatomy and pathology of each joint. Uses a practical, tabular format that provides quick access to test reliability and diagnostic utility, study quality, anatomy and biomechanics, and summary recommendations for applying evidence in practice. Features an assessment of study quality (QUADAS) appendix and color-coded icons identifying study quality that draw your attention to top-quality studies and help you understand why some studies were included and others omitted. Adds a scale to reliability tables, making it easy to focus on approaches and tests with the highest reliability, and includes QAREL (Quality Appraisal for Reliability Studies) checklists for each reliability study.

Download or read book Musculoskeletal Examination written by Vivek Pandey and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E Book written by Paul Hattam and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully. Step-by-step description for each test Clear photographic illustrations 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence Detailed clinical context Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests Clinical tips

Download or read book Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Paul Hattam and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.